seller tips: Creating A Positive First Impression - Burden Of Proof Falls On Sellers
- 02/20/17 08:17 AM
It cannot be stated too many times, and at the right time - before the seller's home hit the MLS and buyers see the photos. Sharon's discussion about making a positive first impression is right on target.
Pleaase stop by her post and share your thoughts there, too!
One aspect of Home Staging that many sellers don't fully understand is "first impression".
You have heard it and read it time and time again....You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. It's been said millions of times, so often that it's become background noise. It's like "declutter and … (8 comments)
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seller tips: 5 Things to Give Sellers That They Don’t Realize They Need
- 01/30/17 08:14 PM
5 Things to Give Sellers That They Don’t Realize They Need
Selling a home is a tough job, whether a seller has “been there done that” or is selling for the first time. There’s a lot leading up to going live with the listing, managing showings, and then everything that happens after the buyer’s offer is accepted and there is a contract. Despite the wealth of information in the media and on the Internet, sellers often do not know what they don’t know, or need, for getting through the process of selling a house.
Here are some things that sellers might not realize … (59 comments)
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seller tips: 7 Practical Tips for Sellers During a Real Estate Transaction
- 06/24/16 07:04 AM
7 Practical Tips for Sellers
Selling your home is complex, with a myriad of tasks to complete from start to finish, and lots of dates to remember. You will likely spend more time on this process than you ever imagined, including plenty of time on the phone and email. It's like a full time job!!
Here are 7 practical tips to help you
through the process
1. Don’t Talk About Your Transaction on Social Media…ever.
Yes, it’s exciting to get your home on the market. It's even more so once you have an accepted offer. But you do not want to jeopardize your transaction by talking about … (63 comments)
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seller tips: 6 Things Carlsbad Sellers Should Know Now That the Listing is Live
- 04/20/16 02:18 PM
Now That Your Listing is Live There are 6 Things to Know and Do
Congratulations. You’ve decided to sell your Carlsbad home in today’s seller’s market.
You hired the right listing agent, took care of those minor repairs, did some de-personalizing and staging, packed away a bunch of stuff, priced the home right based on what your agent shared about the market, and you are now going live on the MLS.
It’s an exciting time, but there are some essential things you should know and do now that you are on the MLS, and the world will know your Carlsbad home is for sale.
THINGS … (13 comments)
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seller tips: Home Sellers! What do buyers first see when they ring your Door Bell ?
- 04/07/16 12:18 AM
First impressions of a house are critical, and while that might begin as you drive up, those seconds at the front door while you are waiting to enter can say alot about a home.
Sellers should think about what buyers and agents see when they arrive at the front door, especially if the front door lock doesn't work well and more time is spent looking around the front entry while the agent struggles with the lock (and what message does THAT send?!).
Please stop by Gita's original post and share your thoughts there, too!
It is important to … (5 comments)
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seller tips: Some Sellers Just Want What They Want No Matter What
- 08/30/14 10:27 AM
Some Sellers Just Want What They Want No Matter What
I was out touring some homes today as a preview for several sets of buyers who are moving to Carlsbad. Most people seemed to be at the beaches today – no wonder, with the holiday and absolutely spectacular summer weather!
At one home the agent was not available but the seller was home so I was told to just go ahead since the owner was there and knew I was dropping by.
The property is in a nice north Carlsbad community with a pool and plentiful greenspace. The home … (14 comments)
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seller tips: Why Sellers Need to Think Like Buyers
- 10/02/13 05:47 AM
Why Carlsbad Sellers Need to Think Like Buyers
It’s not easy being a Carlsbad seller, whether you are experienced or not.
There is all the preparation for selling (e.g., decluttering, dealing with all that deferred maintenance), making critical (and potentially life-changing) decisions about hiring the right real estate professional, determining the right price for your property, marketing to the right buyers, always being prepared for showings, and so much more.
The goal, of course, is to sell your home for the best price, terms and conditions and in a timely manner.
But here’s something else to consider... … (11 comments)
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seller tips: Getting Ready for Showing Your Carlsbad House is Like Getting Ready for Company
- 09/12/13 09:17 AM
Getting Ready for Showing Your Carlsbad House is Like Getting Ready for Company
Showings are an essential part of selling your home, and having your home “show ready” is critical, especially early on when you will get the most activity.
For some sellers it’s relatively easy to keep a home in showing condition all or most of the time.
But with kids, pets, family stuff, business and personal life, it can be a challenge for many. Life gets in the way and your home is simply not immediately ready should someone show up at your door or call … (5 comments)
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seller tips: Why I Use Video to Market Your Carlsbad Home for Sale
- 09/09/13 07:15 AM
Why I Use Video to Market Your Carlsbad Home for Sale
There are plenty of things in my arsenal for marketing and selling Carlsbad homes for sale.
One of them, and it's a biggie, is video.
Interesting thing about video…while we know, given the huge number of videos on YouTube and how readily videos are found in the search engines, a lot of real estate agents aren’t using them in their marketing of homes for sale.
Indeed, one recent poll found that while about 75% of sellers wanted video as part of the marketing plan, only … (17 comments)
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seller tips: Choosing Neutral Paint Colors When Selling Your Carlsbad Home
- 09/05/13 01:41 PM
Choosing Neutral Paint Colors When Selling Your Carlsbad Home
Vibrant paint colors may be trendy in designer creations, and in the home decor magazines, but they can be a real problem when it comes time to sell your Carlsbad home.
While bright or unusual colors may appeal to you, they may not to buyers, and isn’t selling your home about attracting buyers who will want to buy it?
So often when showing homes paint colors are a common buyer complaint. And while paint is an easy and inexpensive fix, many buyers don’t want to deal with it. … (8 comments)
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seller tips: Did Your Home Commit a Faux Pas in Today’s Competitive Market?
- 06/23/13 07:53 AM
Did Your Home Commit a Faux Pas in Today’s Competitive Market?
Some homes present themselves beautifully when put on the market to sell. It’s hard to find fault with them and not surprisingly they sell quickly.
Some homes are committing one or more faux pas. And buyers don’t like it.
It’s probably not the home’s fault directly. More than likely it’s the owner who has not taken care of a problem, has allowed something to deteriorate, or just ignored a particular obvious defect.
Perhaps sellers think buyers will not notice. Or they will overlook it, or … (5 comments)
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seller tips: Carlsbad Property Taxes - Key Dates to Know About Paying Your Carlsbad Property Taxes
- 05/29/13 02:21 AM
Carlsbad Property Taxes - Key Dates to Know About Paying Your Carlsbad Property Taxes
The old adage that there are 2 things in life that are certain…death and taxes…certainly applies to our property taxes.
There is no getting around it. If you own a home in Carlsbad, you have to pay your property taxes. Knowing the key dates for making your installment payments is essential so you don’t end up with a lien slapped on your home and penalties for late of non-payment. This is even more important for new homeowners not familiar with how it all works.
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seller tips: Carlsbad Sellers, Are YOU Prepared for Your Home Inspection?
- 04/10/13 07:11 AM
Carlsbad Sellers, Are YOU Prepared for Your Home Inspection?
The home inspection is a critical part of the real estate purchase process for the buyer, and one phase that causes a great deal of anxiety for most buyers, and sellers.
While a home inspection is not required, it is highly recommended for buyers of Carlsbad homes, and most elect to make their purchases contingent upon a home inspection. Sellers, you should expect this.
As a Carlsbad seller, the more prepared you are for your home inspection, the easier it will likely be, or there will at least be … (2 comments)
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seller tips: A Funky Front Door Key Yields Funky Results in Carlsbad Homes for Sale
- 03/04/13 11:41 PM
A Funky Front Door Key Yields Funky Results in Carlsbad Homes for Sale
Yes, it’s true.
The front door key is much more than just a key to the door, it’s a potential key to success, or failure, in selling your Carlsbad home.
Here’s why.
Curb appeal and that first impression are so important to selling a home. Assuming buyers have gotten past the photos on the Internet and are suitably impressed, the next step they will take is to tour your home.
From the moment they drive up buyers are analyzing, evaluating and responding emotionally … (9 comments)
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seller tips: Carlsbad Home Owners - Get Organized to Prepare Your Home to Sell
- 01/25/08 03:00 AM
Carlsbad home sellers: Here you can start your journey toward getting more organized in your plans to sell your home and move.
Preparing your house to sell is the first critical phase of this process, and being organized so your home will look its best for potential buyers is essential. We can all use help in getting rid of clutter, no matter how neat we think we are.
Guest author, Kathi Burns, business owner and Founder of addSpace to Your Life! takes us through a 3- part series in this first step in your relocation.
If you missed … (2 comments)
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It cannot be stated too many times, and at the right time - before the seller's home hit the MLS and buyers see the photos. Sharon's discussion about making a positive first impression is right on target. 
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